Best Braising Dishes

Patience and a plan is all you'll need to enjoy these braised recipe ideas.

Patience and a plan is all you'll need to enjoy these braised recipe ideas. This centuries-old cooking technique can be applied to veggies and meat alike. Add a softness and a rich, dense flavor to the foods you decide to braise, like veal shoulder and spring veggies, or warm farro salad with braised radishes. You'll be an expert in no time.Need more technique talk? Check out our Braising 101 collection or consider cooking with beer for a bit of a change up!

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Braised Lamb with Herb-Scented Jus

Braised Lamb with Herb-Scented Jus

At Haven's Kitchen, this tender braised leg of lamb might be served at a private dinner party. Chef David Mawhinny then sandwiches any extra meat and meat juices with pickled vegetables and focaccia for lunch.

Braised Chicken with Cilantro, Mint, and Chiles

Braised Chicken with Cilantro, Mint, and Chiles

One of Grace Parisi's favorite tricks for cooking chicken drumsticks: Slice the meat to the bone before braising to help them cook more quickly. Skinless, boneless thighs also work well in this vibrant, herb-packed stew.

Braised Lamb with Herb-Scented Jus

At Haven's Kitchen, this tender braised leg of lamb might be served at a private dinner party. Chef David Mawhinny then sandwiches any extra meat and meat juices with pickled vegetables and focaccia for lunch.

Braised Chicken with Cilantro, Mint, and Chiles

One of Grace Parisi's favorite tricks for cooking chicken drumsticks: Slice the meat to the bone before braising to help them cook more quickly. Skinless, boneless thighs also work well in this vibrant, herb-packed stew.

Braised Pork Chops with Cipollini and Olives

"When I think of Piedmont, I think of rustic wild boar dishes," Marcia Kiesel says about the inspiration behind these slow-cooked pork shoulder chops, which she pairs with the region's robust Nebbiolos.